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Date of Stay: March 2023 Rating: 1.5
Since my last report this free camp has become extremely popular. By Friday afternoon most of the waterside spots are taken so good luck if you arrive later. There have been some picnic tables added. DELWP are doing a good job maintaining the grounds despite the usual grubs who insist on leaving their rubbish behind. Weekdays are much quieter. This time we are in the tree section before main foreshore camping. We have stayed at this camp for more than 100 nights in total during the past 5 years.
Date of Stay: February 2023 Rating: 4
We returned to this park after many years. Nestled in the valley overlooking Jubilee Lake the attraction is its location. While it does not have the commercialised settings of the big parks that have all the mod cons, the upgrades are a big improvements like good water pressure, robust power poles and drainage. There are still many annual sites but there are more tourist sites than we remember. Amenities are reasonably modern and well maintained. The park has a camp kitchen, dump point and good playground. For those who like birds the peacocks and ducks are friendly and will accept hand feeding - please wild bird seed only. Ok, we paid $40/n on a powered site. Unpowered are also offered as well as onsite accommodation of cabins and caravans. The kiosk has meals and snacks during the day. It was well worth the return visit and yes it is dog friendly. Vibrant Daylesford is about 1.5km from the park.
Date of Stay: May 2022 Rating: 3.5
Back again 7 months later for 5 nights. Still $30/n for a powered site but they have a 7 for 6 deal off peak. Great time of the year to be at the park although it’s chilly overnight.
Date of Stay: December 2021 Rating: 1
Free camp located on Canico Drive, via Cuthberts or Burrumbeet /Hillcrest Rds Bo Peep. This is a popular reserve for locals to fish and enjoy boating etc. The reserve is about 2km along the southern shoreline and has 4 longdrop toilets. No water or other facilities. Nearest shops and fuel are 20km east at Lucas. Ballarat is approx 25km east. Good for as long as you have water on board. Weekends are busy with water skiers otherwise quiet. Some bush camping but be aware of the gums dropping branches. Was previously known as Russell Reserve Caravan Park a long time ago. Now owned by the Dept. Environment Vic. (DELWP)
Date of Stay: October 2021 Rating: 3.5
We returned after 8 years. Standard powered sites are $30/n. Don’t rely on the website for prices. Ok 4 new family cabins since last visit. No changes to the ensuites or the shared facilities which are clean but very old by most standards. 2 laundries, dump point and sites have good water pressure and grey water waste points. The communal kitchen has been rebuilt and has a fridge, microwave, toaster and 2 indoor BBQs as well as a log fire. Ensuite hot water units are being upgraded to continuous gas HW. Currently the lake is full. On the road side of the ensuite site circle, there are now more permanents set up than we remember, but the best ensuite sites are still for tourists.
Date of Stay: June 2020 Rating: 4
Top Park situated on the Gunbower Creek walking distance to the shops. We paid the weekly rate of 7 for 6 being $192 for a powered site. Very big park with many on-site annual vans. Well laid out, 2 separate ablution blocks 2 dump points, pool, jumping pillow and a good playground in the park as well as on the way into town.
No annex slabs but adequate space between the tourist sites. Nice to sit at the edge of the water although it was a bit low at the time of our stay. 30km to Kerang and 60km to Echuca. Clovid restrictions were in place so we didn’t get a chance to use their showers, toilets were open, very clean facilities.
NOTE. There is also a free camp nearby closer to town.
Date of Stay: February 2020 Rating: 3
Returned to the park after another 2 years. $29/night concession. Pretty much everything is unchanged although in quieter times the bush setting along the shore is great. The operator advised that after a long tenure that this is their final year. Big clean modern ablution block, laundry and pool. Tatura is 20 min away and Shepparton about 40 min.
Date of Stay: February 2020 Rating: 3.5
Adding to below, all the seasonal workers cabins are gone. New operators since the 2016 report. This is a not for profit council park that is being updated and enlarged for tourists. New camp kitchen scheduled this year. Only 30 minutes from Echuca and it is in a quiet location
Date of Stay: February 2020 Rating: 3.5
Very tidy park located across the river from the local CBD. $26/night for powered site, en-suite sites are also available too extra cost. 7 for 6 deals. Sites are level most with concrete slabs. Main amenities are immaculate and very modern. Limited laundry only 2 machines. Dump point. Some sites are difficult to back into. Good TV and Phone reception.
Only issue on our stay, the park was 2/3rd empty but operator snuggled everyone in together, while there were plenty of empty sites. One neighbour in a camper van moved for some more private space.
Date of Stay: November 2019 Rating: 3
Powered sites $22/night, unpowered $15/night. Very grassy big level sites. Enough room to stay connected over night. Power and water is close to each but no sullage drains. On site dump point. Ok, the toilets are old but immaculately clean, only 2 showers in each. On site caretakers are jovial and very helpful. They work out of the only on site van at the park. The place seems to fill quickly in the afternoon approx 20 sites. Maximum stay is 7 days. Pets welcome under the usual owner control measures. Note; cash only, no card sales.
